Latest earthquakes near Bender, Bender Municipality today
Complete overview of the latest earthquakes near Bender, Bender Municipality, Moldova, updated every minute. Did you feel an earthquake today in Bender? If an earthquake is happening right now near Bender (also known as Tighina), it will show up within minutes.
Bender Earthquake Statistics
Average
A total of 90 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or above have struck within 300 km (186 mi) of Bender, Bender Municipality in the past 10 years. This comes down to a yearly average of 9 earthquakes per year
A relatively large number of earthquakes occurred near Bender in 2017. A total of 13 earthquakes (mag 4+) were detected within 300 km of Bender that year. The strongest had a 4.7 magnitude.
Magnitude Distribution
The table below visualizes the distribution of all earthquakes that occurred within 300km of Bender in the past 10 years. No earthquakes with a magnitude of 6 or above have occurred near Bender during this time. Usually, higher magnitudes are less common than lower magnitudes. Small earthquakes with a magnitude below 4 on the Richter scale have been omitted from this overview.
| Magnitude | Earthquakes | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Mag. 4 | 85 | 94.44% |
| Mag. 5 | 5 | 5.56% |
| Mag. 6 | 0 | 0.0% |
| Mag. 7 | 0 | 0.0% |
| Mag. 8 | 0 | 0.0% |
| Mag. 9 | 0 | 0.0% |
| Mag. 10 | 0 | 0.0% |
Strongest earthquakes near Bender
The strongest recent earthquake of the past 10 years near Bender occurred on Sep 24, 2016 02:11 local time (Europe/Chisinau timezone). It had a magnitude of 5.6 and struck 252 kilometers (157 mi) west-southwest of Bender, at a depth of 92 km. Discover more strong earthquakes near Bender in the list below.
A longer time ago, a MAG-7.7 earthquake struck on Nov 10, 1940 04:39, 265 kilometers (165 mi) west-southwest of Bender. It is the strongest earthquake near Bender in the past 126 years (Our data goes back to January 1st, 1900).
In the table below you will find the strongest earthquakes that occurred near Bender, Bender Municipality in the past 10 years. You can use the tabs to find the heaviest historic earthquakes since the year 1900 or within a specific year or distance from Bender.
Nearest earthquakes from Bender
These are the earthquakes with their epicenter nearest to Bender, Bender Municipality. You can use the buttons to find nearby earthquakes for a specific year or with a specific magnitude.
Frequently Asked Questions
These questions are commonly asked in relation to earthquakes occurring near Bender.
When was the last earthquake in Bender, Bender Municipality?
A 2.8 magnitude earthquake hit near Bender on the evening of January 9, 2026 at 18:17 local time (Europe/Chisinau). The center of this earthquake was located 249km west-southwest of Bender at a depth of 147km under land. Check the list on our website for any earthquakes occurring near Bender, Bender Municipality in the past hours.
What was the strongest earthquake near Bender, Bender Municipality?
A 7.7 magnitude earthquake hit near Bender on the night of November 10, 1940 at 04:39 local time (Europe/Chisinau). The center of this earthquake was located 265km west-southwest of Bender at a depth of 150km under land. This is the strongest earthquake that occurred near Bender since the year 1900.
How often do earthquakes occur near Bender, Bender Municipality?
In the past 10 years, 90 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or higher occurred within a 300 kilometer range from Bender. This averages to 9 earthquakes yearly, or one earthquake every 41 days.
